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Great Bridge High

301 West Hanbury Rd, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 48 of 232 in Virginia

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About Great Bridge High

Great Bridge High School is a public high school in Chesapeake, Virginia. This school is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools system and teaches students in grades 9 through 12. The school has between 1,600 and 1,700 students, and each teacher has 16 students. This makes it easier for teachers to teach and keeps students interested. The school has a lot of different classes and tests, like Advanced Placement (AP) classes and tests. About 29% of the students are taking AP classes. Students can also take honors classes, career and technical education pathways, and do things outside of school that help them get ready for college and work. About 41% of the students are from groups that aren't the majority, and about 25% come from families that don't have a lot of money. There are a lot of different kinds of students. According to academic data, 83% of students are good at math and 91% are good at reading (ELA) for the school year 2025–2026. To get ready for college, students take the SAT and ACT.

Great Bridge High Contact Information

Address

301 West Hanbury Rd, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

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Phone

(757) 482-5191

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%
Reading 91%
State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 91% in Reading.
111
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1530
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 48 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Great Bridge High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM to 3:53 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.63%
Asian 2.29%
Hispanic 11.31%
Black 18.3%
Two+ Races 8.82%
Native Am. 0.46%
White
58.63%
Asian
2.29%
Hispanic
11.31%
Black
18.3%
Two+ Races
8.82%
Native Am.
0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1530
48.3%
739 Female
51.7%
791 Male

Student Population

1530 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

255 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Colby Dominek and Libby Benton, both seniors at Great Bridge High School, were recognized for their good grades. Colby was the class's top student, and Libby was the second-best student. Cavalier Auto Group also gave seven seniors at the school a $2,000 scholarship. On July 31, Great Bridge High School will also have a "Get on the Bus" event to help families get ready for the next school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Great Bridge High give students chances to be creative?

Ans. Yes, students can work on creative projects and activities that require them to think critically and solve problems.

Q2. How does the school get students to be involved?

Ans. Students can join clubs, sports, and arts programs to learn how to lead, work with others, and be creative.

Q3. Do teachers want students to join clubs and do other things outside of school?

Ans. Of course! The school has a lot of clubs, arts, and sports programs that help students learn more than just in class.

Q4. What does the school do to help students get ready for college?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT on campus and get help planning for college success.

Q5. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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